Item 52: Transmission Assembly Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If equipped with a 4.6L engine, remove the front crossmember.

Fig 1: Removing Front Crossmember
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If equipped with a 4.6L engine, remove the seven engine-to-transmission retaining bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Transmission Retaining Bolts (4.6L)
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If equipped with a 4.0L engine, remove the six engine-to-transmission retaining bolts and position the fuel line bracket out of the way.

Fig 3: Removing Transmission Retaining Bolts (4.0L)
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Lower the transmission and transfer case as an assembly from the vehicle.
Install the special tool.

Fig 4: Installing Special Tool
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NOTE: If the transmission is being serviced, the transfer case will need to be removed.

Fig 5: Removing Transfer Case From Back Of Transmission

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Remove the transfer case from the back of the transmission.
- Remove the screws and the bracket.
- Disconnect the vent hose.